The Genius of Domenico Scarlatti, Part 1

Part 1
In this video we introduce the “Scarlatti effect” – the unique characteristics that identify his music. We discuss the Phrygian mode, repeated sound-patterns and color and register in K.27; the crush chord used as sound-effect in the funeral dirge in K.8; and the spirit and sound of Spain in the fast repeated notes and flamenco-style dance energy in K.141. This is Part 1 of The Genius of Domenico Scarlatti from The Virtual Piano Pedagogue, a series of video master classes presented by Steinway Artist Claire Wachter, DMA.